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The Refinery, St. John, VI

The Refinery

3.8
3.8
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
Caribbean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to the Caribbean and St. John specifically. Let us bring you on a culinary tour of the Caribbean with our tropical cocktails and Caribbean cuisine. Chef Jason Maynard has elevated the cuisine beyond that of a bar and now firmly into one of the top dining experiences on St. John.

Additional information

  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Kid-friendly

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Healthy

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Hot spot

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Neighborhood gem

  • Virgin Islands (US)

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Refinery is a vibrant addition to St. John, offering "amazing cocktails" and "unique food items." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the "delicious" Caribbean-inspired dishes like shrimp fritters and chow mein. While some mention service delays, the "friendly staff" and "inventive cocktails" make it a must-visit.
145 Reviews
  1. William

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was quick and attentive Food was fresh and plentiful I had snapper and could not finish took half home. Good mocktails and na beer choices Should not be overlooked would go back in a minute

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were incredible. We will definitely be back

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  3. Eirene

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I need to eat gluten free and this restaurant had plenty of options. Service was fantastic as was the food!

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  4. Joni

    VIP

    New Orleans

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so happy to be back on the island to enjoy this establishment. The food is unique and very different from all the other restaurants. It’s a welcome delight to eat here. Already have our reservations to eat here again before we leave. You won’t be disappointed by the food.

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  5. Joy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Well, this was a different experience than what we had 5 months ago. The music was blasting and we had to ask three times to turn it down. The service was incredibly slow and appetizers came out after some entrees, etc. The portions were tiny and overpriced. My mango mahi mahi did not have any mango anywhere. The drinks were solid but that was it. Really disappointed as we loved it on our first visit here. And we own a house here and want to recommend the best places to people to visit but this will not make that list now. I hope they can improve… some of the dishes were awesome the first time. Has great potential.

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  6. Shirley

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party order appetizers and each order a different entree. Every dish was excellent. Our only regret was it was our last night and we wouldn’t be able to dine here a second time. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. They were very busy so we understood the evening might take a little extra time and it did. I was looking forward to dessert but was too full to order any. If you like flavorful exciting food don’t miss out on trying The Refinery.

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  7. Patricia

    VIP

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful pan-Caribbean menu & terrific cocktails. A great addition to the St John dining scene.

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  8. Natasha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great memorable experience. We had a family of 7 for birthday dinner. Cocktails were unique and delicious. Inventive Caribbean inspired dishes. We ordered a bunch of appetizers they were all great especially chicken drumsticks. Lobster was absolutely delicious and a huge portion. None of us was vegan, but we ordered Trinidad Two dish and it was delicious. We sat at a table on the sidewalk and really enjoyed it. It felt like a European terrace cafe, very lively people watching and colorful local taxis driving by. Service was very friendly and informal but well executed. It seems that they worked as a team, we had couple of people taking our orders and bringing drinks and dishes. All in all wonderful experience and the best meal of our St. John family vacation.

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  9. Clifton

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fun staff and the prices aren't bad at all. Definitely a place to check out while here.

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  10. Kevin

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Beware of this restaurant. Without a doubt, this was the worst dining experience my wife and I have ever had. The service was virtually nonexistent—my meal arrived and sat for 25 minutes before my wife’s was finally brought out, with no apology or explanation. To make matters worse, the pricing was outrageous—$54 for short ribs with plain white rice is simply unreasonable. The terrible service completely ruined the experience. Even if you’re desperate, do yourself a favor and avoid this place. This version maintains your strong stance while making it more fluid and impactful. Let me know if you’d like any further refinements!

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The Refinery is rated 3.8 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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1-F Cruz Bay, St. John, VI 00830

Additional information

  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Cocktail Bar, International
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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